GOTHAM BURLESQUE to Premiere at The Triad Theater 3/5
By: Gabrielle Sierra Feb. 25, 2011
Following the summer success of his feature documentary "Dirty Martini and the New Burlesque," winner of "Best Documentary Feature" at the 2010 Coney Island Film Festival, New York City director/producer Gary Beeber is set to unveil his newest endeavor Gotham Burlesque at The Triad Theater beginning on Saturday March 5th at 9:30PM.
Gotham Burlesque is not your father's burlesque. It combines elements of political satire, comedy, performance art, and dance into a unique entertainment event. Gotham Burlesque will feature some of the most celebrated burlesquers and variety acts in the world.Burlesque super-star and New York School of Burlesque founder Jo Weldon will be performing with world renowned entertainers Throwdini, Ekaterina and the rising new burlesque star Gal Friday. Throwdini is the world's fastest and most accurate knife thrower and holder of 25 world records with appearances from the History Channel to Late Night with Conan Obrien. He will be joined by Ekaterina, the aerialist and acrobat, formerly of Cirque du Soleil and former Miss Coney Island. Hosting the event will be James Habacker, the "Godfather of New Burlesque," as the unforgettable Mel Frye, on loan from The Slipper Room to provide the entertainment between performances.Gary Beeber is an award-winning American film-maker whose first two documentary films "Bally-Master" and "Messenger" have screened in 50 film festivals, won seven awards and are being distributed on five international networks. Prior to devoting his energy to documentaries, Mr. Beeber was an artist/photographer and his works of art were exhibited in over 70 art exhibits and galleries worldwide.
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